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Kaboom Town in Addison had a lot going on this Saturday, but the fireworks were the main event.

Thousands in Addison's Kaboom Town Celebrated America's Independence from COVID

By Carly May

Jul 4, 2021

Tens of thousands gathered this weekend to observe American Independence Day Saturday at the annual Kaboom Town fireworks show in Addison.

Independence Day fireworks will be on display all over DFW this week. Get into the patriotic spirit with one of these events.

Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in North Texas

By Trace Miller

Jun 30, 2021

This Sunday is the Fourth of July. And while it’s fun and stuff to celebrate independence, honor our forefathers and toast that illustrious document stating that “all men are created equal” — of course, some more equal than others — we know that you know that we are gathered here together this Independence Day to indulge our pyromania and (probably permanently) damage our livers.

Berry-topped brioche French toast with a side of bacon at Knife

Cheers, Mom! A Complete Guide to Mother's Day Brunch in Dallas

By Kristina Rowe

May 5, 2021

The past year has been quite a challenge for all of us, and as always, our moms were there to keep the family safe and functioning. At the very least, we should take her out to brunch for Mother’s Day, like we would any other year.

The Allegre Ballet Folklorico performing last year at an ArtCultivation event.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas May 5 – May 13

By Raven Jordan

May 5, 2021

Wednesday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo on East Oak St. Still stumped for Cinco de Mayo plans? Head over to East Oak St. businesses East Side, Miss Angeline’s and Oak St. Drafthouse. East Side will have food trucks and drinks to make sure the celebration is done right. Also, 5%...

Cinco de Mayo is a worthy celebration. Here are the best local fiestas.

The Best Events in North Texas to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

By Karen Gavis

Apr 30, 2021

Whether it’s Mexico's cultural history, song and dance or peppery cuisine, there’s lots to revel about during Cinco de Mayo 2021. As North Texas readies to ring in Cinco de Mayo, we’ve found a few festive venues that’ll join the celebration, offering everything from vibrant dancers to a heated boxing match...

Nobody's laughing at parking in Bishop Arts.

Things from the Dallas Food Scene We Wish Were Jokes

By Kristina Rowe

Apr 1, 2021

If anything should be canceled in 2021, it’s April Fools Day. The last 13 months have held far too many tricks to find more of them funny. We haven’t lost our sense of humor, but here are a few very real things we wish were jokes. The parking situation in...

Even those who don't like Peeps will likely go for Katherine Clapner's Peeeeeeeps at Dude Sweet Chocolate. They're a different species entirely.

The Best Easter Treats to Make Your Holiday Sweet

By Kristina Rowe

Mar 24, 2021

Easter is almost here, and if you don’t want to spend the day in the kitchen, we made a list of great restaurants with dine-in and takeout options for you. But even if you’ve decided to astonish family with your culinary skills, your meal won’t be complete without treats and...

Cotton Patch Cafe is offering a variety of packages and a la carte items for Easter.

Three Dozen Restaurants We’re Excited About for Easter

By Kristina Rowe

Mar 19, 2021

If brunch is the way you celebrate any ordinary Sunday, then your Easter brunch should be extraordinary. That’s certainly not difficult to accomplish in Dallas, and with restaurants open at 100% capacity, you’ll have plenty of choices when deciding where to celebrate. We’ve curated a dozen outstanding options with a...

You can't get much more Irish than a name like Plunk Murray. Catch the music at Jaxon Texas Kitchen and Beer Garden or at Legacy Food Hall's St. Patrick's weekend party.

Spread Out for St. Patrick’s Day

By Kristina Rowe

Mar 11, 2021

As we found out last year, not having a huge all-day celebration of booze and green food coloring can cause an existential crisis for some of us. But instead of throwing a superspreader parade and parties this year, local businesses are spreading St. Patrick’s Day festivities over a few weeks...

You're all grown up now. Maybe it's time to up your game from a Filet-O-Fish to something better from Son of a Butcher.

Now’s a Great Time to Enjoy Seafood in Dallas

By Kristina Rowe

Mar 4, 2021

If you don’t observe Lent, there’s a surefire way to know when the season rolls around. Mardi Gras parties may have gone missing this year, but you can’t miss that every fast food place in town is offering fish sandwiches. A new one in the mix this year is Golden...

Love conquers all, they say. You can still celebrate Valentine’s Day while staying socially distant.

The Best Indoors and Outdoors Date Options for Valentine's Day

By Isabel Arcellana

Feb 5, 2021

As we approach a year of dealing with COVID-19, we can look back on socially distanced birthdays, Halloween and other and sad holiday celebrations. But here’s one holiday we haven’t yet tackled during a historic pandemic, as if it wasn’t already scary and stressful enough: Valentine’s Day. What is a...

Impress your love by cooking up a Thai meal with help from Asian Mint's Nikky Phinyawatana.

30 Sweet Socially Distant Valentine’s Day Ideas

By Kristina Rowe

Feb 4, 2021

With COVID-19 cases peaking and confusion surrounding the vaccine rollout, you might feel stuck trying to decide what to do for Valentine’s Day this year. Quite a few Dallas restaurants are offering special dine-in meals, but many of us are simply not ready to dine in. That doesn’t mean you...

Dallas Says Farewell to 2020 With New Year's Eve Fireworks

By Mike Brooks

Jan 1, 2021

Just before midnight, fireworks cascaded from the top of Reunion Tower, celebrating the end of 2020 and the beginning of a new year. If ever a departing year deserved a “don’t let the screen door hit you on the way out,” this was it. With many of the normal New...

Yesh, that'll make things better. Take a look back at some more optimistic end-of-year moments with the best New Year's Eve scenes from film.

The Best New Year's Eve Scenes in Film

By Liam Gaughan

Dec 31, 2020

The end of the year generally marks an exciting time for movie buffs, when fans can put together their yearly lists of favorite films, speculate on the offerings of the new year and dedicate some time to that stack of Blu-Rays gifted over the holidays. “New Year’s Movies” doesn’t have...

2020 was a nightmare year for Dallas sports.

2020 Was an Awful Year for Dallas Sports. The Previous Nine Weren't Great Either.

By Richie Whitt

Dec 30, 2020

During a Zoom press conference with reporters on Oct. 27, Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator Mike Nolan attempted to explain the inexplicable. Instead, he confirmed 2020. His team of tacklers, rich with high draft picks and big contracts, had two days earlier been repeatedly burned in a 22-point loss to the...

How are you starting the new year? Here are our best picks.

Socially Distanced New Year's Eve Events in Dallas

By Jacob Reyes

Dec 25, 2020

In a year that was tumultuous and tragic, there is a collective hope that 2021 will bring us all good fortune. Let us start with a New Year’s Eve celebration. While in previous years, we've aimed to out-drink and out-slut everyone we know with the wildest party we could find,...

Where to Get Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day

By Kristina Rowe

Dec 24, 2020

Whether you party all night for New Year’s Eve or head to bed before the ball drops, there’s something magical about the first day of another year, and that goes double this year. After a year like 2020, who wouldn’t want to eat a bite of something that promises to...

The pandemic has been tough for those staying in senior living facilities.

Ho Ho Ho: North Texas Seniors Gifted Free Phones to Cope During Pandemic

By Simone Carter

Dec 24, 2020

Some North Texas seniors have been gifted smartphones to connect with friends and family over the holidays.

All we want for Christmas is another pop song as good as Mariah's.

Listen, There Are Other Great Pop Christmas Songs That Aren't 'All I Want For Christmas'

By Jacob Reyes

Dec 22, 2020

There is a rather ignorant assumption in the world that within the last 25 or so years, only one modern-day Christmas song matters. Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas is You" is a pop masterpiece that further solidified Carey’s rightful place in pop culture history and is certainly the...

New Year's Day brunch from Sloane's Corner

Say Goodbye to 2020 and Ring in the New Year with Outstanding Takeout

By Kristina Rowe

Dec 22, 2020

An end to this year — the most disruptive in our lifetimes for all but a few — simply cannot come soon enough. And though we won’t be together as we usually are on the last night of the year, collectively we can throw 2020 a rousing farewell party. We...

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